# Assault of woman in downtown Seattle

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/assault-of-woman-in-downtown-seattle
> Updated: 2026-09-27T23:24:04.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

On September 18, 2026, 36-year-old Diana Gonzalez was the victim of a violent, unprovoked attack in downtown Seattle near 3rd Avenue and Marion Street.

Reports indicate that the suspect, Kamilia Chadli, escalated a confrontation by using racial and homophobic slurs, throwing trash, and spitting on Gonzalez. During the struggle, Chadli allegedly pulled Gonzalez to the ground and bit a one-inch piece of flesh from her forehead. Investigators noted that a piece of the victim's flesh was found in a nearby storm drain.

Gonzalez required medical treatment, including a skin graft, and is expected to suffer permanent scarring. Chadli was apprehended following interventions by witnesses and hotel employees, and was subsequently detained by a Court Marshal. Chadli has been charged with felony second-degree assault and is being held on $150,000 bail.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-27: Seattle woman attacked and bitten by assailant

A woman in Seattle was hospitalized after being attacked and bitten on the forehead by Kamilia Chadli, who faces second-degree felony assault charges following the racially motivated incident.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/seattle-woman-attacked-and-bitten-by-assailant

### 2026-09-24: Seattle woman attacked and bitten in random downtown assault

A Seattle woman was hospitalized with permanent injuries after being attacked and bitten by a suspect who allegedly used racial and homophobic slurs during the random assault.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/seattle-woman-attacked-and-bitten-by-suspect-in-downtown-assault

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